KIX
Osaka
Japan
3,631 km
2,256 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
3,631 km
2,256 mi / 1,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
213°
south southwest

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KIX SDK
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code KIX SDK
ICAO Code RJBB WBKS
City Osaka Sandakan
Country Japan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 26 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 5.900000, 118.060000

Osaka (KIX) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 3,631 kilometers (2,256 miles / 1,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Osaka, it's 20:26 in Sandakan.

The return flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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